Public Administration at Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · Master's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Georgia College & State University graduates in public administration earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Georgia College & State University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 80 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $84,078 | $90,200 | #34 | $66,036 |
| 81 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $84,061 | $75,682 | #144 | $73,170 |
| 82 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $83,931 | $79,885 | #102 | $66,464 |
| 83 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $83,890 | $86,843 | #50 | $56,175 |
| 84 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $83,764 | $88,110 | #44 | $67,297 |
| 85 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $83,740 | $73,742 | #154 | $61,207 |
| 86 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $83,480 | $73,269 | #158 | $52,985 |
Other Majors at Georgia College & State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,221 | $89,092 | #331 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,271 | $74,083 | #378 of 861 |
| Business/Commerce | $94,468 | $78,249 | #50 of 75 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,411 | $64,337 | #216 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $83,893 | $65,731 | #76 of 453 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $74,194 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,561 | $52,718 | #145 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $61,269 | $53,560 | #169 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,425 | $53,509 | #181 of 380 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $57,677 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $45,373 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia College & State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,175 one year after graduating and $83,890 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia College & State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Georgia College & State University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Georgia College & State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.